Vata
Vata dosh is considered to be
the principle dosha among thee
three. It is responsible for the
movement of the other two doshas.
Following is a brief description
of the properties and
characteristics of vata as well
as steps to be taken to balance
vata.
Symbol: Air
Constitution: elements of
Air(vayu) and Space(Akash).
Principle:
Movement of both matter and
thought in the body. It is
responsible for all movements in
the mind and body: the movement
of air in and out of the lungs,
the flow of blood through the
circulatory system, nutrients
through the alimentary tract,
and thoughts through the mind.
Qualities: Vata
is dry, light, cold, mobile,
active and clear. These manifest
in the body type and mental
constitution as follows.
Body
characteristics: small body
frame; as vata is dry, vata
people have dry hair, tendency
towards constipation; cold hands
and feet, they hate cold
weather.
Mental
constitution: because vata
is clear, vata people have clear
understanding and perception; as
vata is active therefore vata
people can be very active, even
fidgety.
Vata in balance:
Proper coordination of all body
functions
Normal movements associated with
eating, digestion, and
elimination
Mental activity controlled and
precise
Normal sleep pattern
Vata out of
balance: Body functions
impaired or disorganized.
Movements for eating, digestion,
and elimination disturbed
(bloating, constipation, gas)
Mental agitation, confusion;
impaired memory
Insomnia, light or interrupted
sleep
Diet for Vata:
Prefer Avoid
Warm, moderately heavy food
Cold, dry food
Rice, wheat Barley, corn
Asparagus, carrots, cooked
onions Broccoli, cabbage, raw
onions mushrooms
Bananas, cherries, coconut,
dates Apples, pears
Chicken Red meat
Likely diseases in
vata people:
Neurological, muscular and
rheumatic diseases
General methods of keeping vata
in balance
Avoid excessive stimulation like
lot of coffee and watching lot
of TV.
Take a stroll in the park
barefooted, preferably in the
morning.
Maintain a reasonably constant
schedule with regular hours of
sleeping and meals.
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